Tech Tuesday Fox Fork Rebuild Video

jimmyrecard (Dec 6, 2010 at 23:37)

I actaually laughed out loud Mike when you said, "the old oil could look like gray sludge which means it was time to replace it along time ago." Smile

Maybe you are not trying to be humorous but I find that line is for some reason.

jeffster (Mar 7, 2012 at 18:48)

I have a standard 2011 Fox 32 125RL that came stock on my Giant Trance X2, now have to replace the seals as the right side of the fork seems to be leaking oil. When I am reassembling the lowers, does it matter if the oil is poured in from the top or the bottom? When I looked at the Fox service website, it shows that the suspension oil for the Left side (air spring side) is poured in from the bottom, where as the oil for right side (damper side) is poured in from the top.

Any help / comments ?

jsayer (Sep 6, 2012 at 17:52)

I just changed the oil in my 2009 Fox 40 RC2. I put 50ml in each leg but I did not soak the sponge rings after cleaning with non corrosive cleaner. Also when I put my high and low speed compression back on the smaller knob slides into the bigger one, not sure if that is meant to happen. Just wondering if I did everything right because it seems a bit stiff compared to before! I would love some advice! Thanks!

mtbmtb10 (Jan 3, 2013 at 21:58)

If anyone can please help, I have a 2012 float 32 rl open bath, and I'm wondering, do I add the oil through the top or bottom, and on which sides. If anyone would please help me out, I'll be very happy. Cheers

MichaelRuch (Feb 2, 2011 at 21:14)

i have a part of fox rc2 40's and i watched this vid and it he make it very clear on how to do it and it save me money becuase i dont have to take it to a shop every time

mtbmtb10 (Dec 26, 2012 at 17:28)

I have a 2012 fox float 32 rl open bath 120mm, and I can't come to a conclusion on which number is my model. Can anyone help?? service.foxracingshox.com/consumers/Content/Service/oil_volumes.htm

Bjammin (Dec 11, 2010 at 9:37)

EVERY 25 HRS?

NorthEasternDH (Mar 1, 2011 at 5:42)

of riding time!, not sitting time... it takes a while to get 25 hours.... if your at a bike park... 10 min ride up, 3 minutes ride down. you get 20 runs in thats one hour of riding time.

dusty-bones (May 7, 2012 at 17:57)

but at jumps or skate park it adds up so quick

NorthEasternDH (May 9, 2012 at 3:47)

but its not getting as dirty, its still getting used but the main reason you change your oil in a fork is because over time dirt gets into the bath oil and you need to change it, at a skate park that happens much slower even though you may be riding it more.

ekliever (Dec 7, 2010 at 11:31)

haa that screen shot is priceless

ridekonas19 (Jul 10, 2012 at 22:35)

Hey guys i know this isnt the right spot to post this but please help me out with my 40.

Heres my post. www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=136522

Matthew6626 (Jan 13, 2013 at 10:30)

Where can I find "the damper service". As Mike said that we will save it for another day?
Thanks

Willisfletch (Dec 8, 2012 at 9:21)

Where is the oil chart on the fox website?

Matthew6626 (Jan 15, 2013 at 5:00)

service.foxracingshox.com/consumers/Content/Service/oil_volumes.htm

mudd (Dec 7, 2010 at 12:56)

For Fox 40...
Go here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-MX_b_nIk

Klitty (Mar 9, 2012 at 11:54)

what about rock shock? i need to know how to rebuild my boxxers.

redtosco (Dec 7, 2010 at 13:43)

inside the right lower leg....

tom-towers (Dec 8, 2010 at 8:51)

sounds like worn bushes.

whitetux (Dec 8, 2010 at 8:53)

sounds like you need new fox bushes, consult your local bike shop about it though

NorthEasternDH (Mar 1, 2011 at 5:41)

how much are new bushings? for a 40 ?

redtosco (Dec 7, 2010 at 12:06)

is it normal to have a lit bit of play on the fox40s? thanks for the tips!

tom-towers (Dec 7, 2010 at 12:12)

play where?

Jacko6793 (Feb 22, 2012 at 11:02)

"You'll end up with one sticky dirty mess"

I love innuendo's

bradwalton Plus (Dec 7, 2010 at 9:46)

nice job guys!

ritchierich (Dec 7, 2010 at 6:10)

Can you guys do a rockshox one next week?

jonnyb39 (Dec 7, 2010 at 8:41)

no cos u want fox Wink

jimmyrecard (Dec 9, 2010 at 16:43)

no. you dont. but it is a matter of preference. Smile

jonnyb39 (Dec 10, 2010 at 3:57)

yeh it is!!!

johnny-compton (Mar 8, 2011 at 8:40)

would quite like rockshox to be done aswell

TheStig04 (Mar 12, 2012 at 18:25)

you don't want either... you want some bombers, so people around you can say "whoa, are those BOMBERS?"

Caiokv (Dec 6, 2010 at 18:24)

Are marzos like that too?
Mine is a 66 RCV

ManuelitoPRO (Dec 5, 2011 at 17:16)

and RS lyrik's?